Oxford Summer School

Batik inspired by Plants and Seedpods

Thursday 8th August 2024 for 2 days — Cost: £120

Tutor: Jenny O'Leary

Bookings for this course have now ended

The beautiful shapes and colours of the seedpods and plants that form our hedgerows will be the inspiration to create batiks on tissue and fabric using Jenny’s contemporary interpretation of a traditional technique.Working with hot wax and inks and traditional and non traditional tools to make individual pieces of work.

Materials for Students to Bring:

  • Apron
  • Hairdryer
  • Pritt type glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Old book pages, sheet music, maps etc. to work on (optional)
  • Khadi paper, handmade paper, (again optional)
  • White or light fabric, ideally cotton, 2 pieces up to A3 these can be preused or vintage
  • Images for inspiration

Materials Cost to Students:

Your tutor will provide inks, wax, paper, tissue and all equipment for £7.